The three points and escape from a humiliating loss were won by Manchester United on Wednesday night when they defeated Sheffield United.
Despite the victory, Erik ten Hag’s status as Manchester United manager remains uncertain; reports suggest he might be fired at season’s end.
Even though there is still a lot at stake this season, Manchester United are already planning for the summer transfer market.
Given that they risk losing several defenders this summer, the Red Devils seem to be prioritising the signing of a central defender.
Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans, and Raphael Varane are all players whose futures with the club are unknown. While Harry Maguire is erratic and unpredictable, Lisandro Martinez has struggled with fitness concerns.
Man Utd are reportedly hoping to buy Jarrad Branthwaite this summer for a fee of £60–£70 million, according to Football Insider.
The Englishman scored Everton’s first goal in Wednesday’s 2-0 Merseyside derby triumph against Liverpool. He has been in fine form for the club this season.
Could Man Utd sign Jarrad Branthwaite?
After playing for Carlisle United in the Football League, 21-year-old Branthwaite joined Everton in January 2022. Blackburn Rovers took him on loan a year after that.
He returned to Goodison Park in 2021 after spending the previous season on loan with Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.
This season, the man United is aiming for has succeeded.
Several major European teams have taken notice of the central defender, who has started every game for the Toffees this season.
He got his first senior England call-up earlier this year and has played in 37 games across all competitions this season. Regardless, he is still without a Three Lions appearance.
To avoid additional point loss, Everton reportedly want to conclude a deal for Branthwaite as quickly as possible so that the money may be added to their current period’s accounts.
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